Which universities have rolling admissions?

I'm super curious about the list of universities that offer rolling admissions. Is there a particular benefit to applying to these schools, and how does it impact decision timelines?

Many colleges and universities offer rolling admissions, which means applications are reviewed as they are submitted until the institution's seats are filled. Here's a short list of some well-known schools that offer this type of admission: University of Alabama, University of Arizona, Michigan State University, Pace University, Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Tulsa.

Unlike regular or early decision applications, where there's a defined timeline, rolling admissions can be beneficial for students who need more time to make their decisions or students who want to submit their applications early to potentially hear back sooner. Because admissions decisions are made as applications roll in, rather than after a specific deadline, it's typically better to submit your application sooner rather than later. The sooner you apply, the more spots available in the incoming class.

Remember, though, that just because a school has rolling admissions doesn't mean you can wait until the last minute to apply. Even these schools will have deadlines, and they might fill up their class before the deadline comes. Always check with each specific institution for their exact procedures and deadlines.

As for the timing of your decision, quite often, schools that use rolling admissions tend to respond within a few weeks of receiving the application rather than making all students wait until a set date to find out their status. This can offer you a larger window to consider your choices. However, some rolling admissions schools don't send out decisions until after certain checkpoint dates, so it's important to do your research on each particular school.